About Overton Phillips
Lived 1908 – 1999 (aged 90). Overton Phillips was an American engineer.
Overton Axton Phillips (September 20, 1908 – April 1, 1999) was an American racing driver.
Racing career
During trials for the 1937 Indianapolis 500, Overton's car burst into flames when a crank shaft broke and punctured his gas tank. He crashed into the pits, killing George Warford. Phillips was sometimes known by the nickname "Bunny".
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Overton Phillips?
American racing driver (1908-1999)
When was Overton Phillips born?
Overton Phillips was born on 20 September 1908.
When did Overton Phillips die?
Overton Phillips died on 1 April 1999.
What was Overton Phillips's occupation?
Overton Phillips was an engineer.
What nationality was Overton Phillips?
Overton Phillips was American.
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Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Overton Phillips. https://biography.guide/overton-phillips/
MLA: "Overton Phillips." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/overton-phillips/.
Chicago: "Overton Phillips." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/overton-phillips/.
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